The shootee, Brendon Kaluza-Graham.
Kaluza-Graham had a criminal history and engaged in violent behavior towards police when resisting arrest. A large amount of meth was found in Kaluza-Graham during his autopsy and meth was found on his body, which the defense team says was packaged for possible resale.
Kaluza-Graham (25) had an extensive criminal history. It dates back to 2008, when he was charged two times for taking a vehicle without permission. He was charged again in 2009 for taking a vehicle without permission. Then in 2012, he faced yet another charge for taking a vehicle without permission. That year, he was also charged with assault in the 3rd degree of a law enforcement officer, controlled substance possession which included cocaine, meth, and marijuana. He also faced charged for obstructing a law enforcement officer and using a vehicle theft tool.
So Gail Gerlach performed a community service? Give him the $300K for his defense, the community will save that over the years vs. what would have been the likely future criminal acts of the deceased.
So he probably was, in fact, turning his life around. He was dreaming of becoming a successful small businessman.
Taking a vehicle without permission? Isn’t that what used to be called theft?